USDA has announced grant funding available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and Specialty Crop Multi-State Program. Find out how to apply.

Apple growers en masse offer opposing takes as to why their industry has a bright (or not so bright) near future.

2026 State of the Fruit and Nut Industry respondents answered questions about their crop production plans. See what crops are in and which ones are out.

If left to their own devices, strawberry runners can ruin slow up a healthy crop. New research aims to find the parts of DNA that control runner growth.

New report reveals how Washington State agriculture became the least profitable in the nation, and why that’s not bad news.

Find out who the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture appointed to the 2026 U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Board.

Fruit growers faced myriad issues in and out of orchards and vineyards last season. Dig into the latest State of the Industry survey results.

As Endangered Species Act guidelines evolve, growers face tighter application requirements. Having the right adjuvant strategy can help.

With pears, Washington State University’s Tianna DuPont shows how data and biology can give growers flexibility without risking long-term losses.

Climatologists are crunching data to get a handle on what the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season might look like. Here’s what they are predicting so far.

Semiannual fertilizer outlook from Rabobank shows how tensions in the Middle East are impacting the fertilizer market now and into the near future.

The Cherry Central Cooperative has selected Helena Beckett as its new President and CEO. Learn more about the organization’s new leader.

Having been there/done that through turmoil, the McCleaf brothers of Cherry Hill Orchards have one thing to say about last season — forget about it!

Apex ‘FCM14-057’ is an early- to mid-season blueberry variety with proven field performance, 45-day shelf life, large yield potential, and more.

No matter what deterrent you use, bird control companies agree: Use it well before the feathered pests start to feel at home.

Twin Peaks Orchards co-owners spend their days not only trying to grow the best fruit, but also spreading positivity on behalf of the industry.

Latest data from USDA estimate farmers and ranchers receive a combined 5.8 cents of every food dollar after accounting for production expenses.

Annual BeSure! campaign for commercial ag producers is a seasonal reminder to protect pollinators, wildlife, and water quality.

Learn the latest data on distribution of insect predators, the role of ground cover, and how to attract natural enemies to your orchard.